After rounds of screenings, members of the docu branch chose “The Blood of Yingzhou District,” “Dear Talula,” “The Diary of Immaculee,” “Phoenix Dance,” “Recycled Life,” “Rehearsing a Dream,” “A Revolving Door” and “Two Hands.” Three to five pics will go on to earn Academy Award nominations.

The shortlist for feature docs will be announced in mid-November.

Noms will be announced Jan. 23 at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater.